Special events

What: MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS The Whistler Forum for Leadership and Dialogue presents a screening of Carl Bessai's "Mothers and Daughters," starring Tantoo Cardinal. Both will be in attendance. $10 entry at the door.

When: Thursday June 11, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre

What: LEADERSHIP SEA TO SKY GRADUATION The Whistler Forum for Leadership and Dialogue hosts a graduation ceremony for its two leadership cohorts. Actress Tantoo Cardinal will attend as a guest. Tickets $30 per person.

When: Friday June 12, 12 p.m.

Where: Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre

What: THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE He of the anthropomorphic talking trains will be in Squamish over two weekends on his way to the Railway Park. Be there to see he of "Shining Time Station" fame!

When: Friday June 12 and Sunday June 14

Where: Passing through town to Railway Park

What: WHISTLER CAAP WALK The third annual Whistler CAAP Walk is a 25 km, 12 km or 5 km walk of the Whistler Valley Trail, Dusty's to Dusty's. Reception to follow with live music, kids zone and silent auction. To participate call Tam at peavoyt@telus.net.

When: Saturday June 13

Where: Dusty's and then the Valley Trail

What: JUNCTION CAFE FIRST ANNIVERSARY The Junction Cafe is having a first anniversary barbecue with a picnic, beer garden and music. All are asked to bring a can of food for donation to the bank. Bring a blanket!

When: Sunday June 14, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Where: Riverside Campground

What: FIRST TIME BUYER SEMINAR Four presenters with experience helping renters become homeowners will give a seminar on how to buy a home for the first time. RSVP to Amber Mann at amber@wrec.com.

When: Tuesday June 16, 6 p.m.

Where: Wedgemount Room, Telus Whistler Conference Centre

What: WAG ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WAG, the beloved Whistler animal shelter, is hosting its annual general meeting later this month. Call (604) 935-8364 for more details on how to get involved.

When: Monday June 22, 6 - 7 p.m.

Where: Whistler Animal Shelter

What: KAREN KAY TALK Karen Kay, the author of Harvest Cuisine, gives a talk at the Whistler public library about how current dietary trends are impacting our health. Kay discusses the benefits of eating unprocessed foods.

When: Tuesday June 23, 6 p.m.

Where: Whistler Public Library

What: FRIENDS OF THE WHISTLER PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Pretty self-explanatory. The Friends of the Whistler Public Library hold their annual meeting.

When: Wednesday June 24, 4 p.m.

Where: Community Room, Whistler Public Library

What: PEMBERTON FARMERS MARKET The weekly Wednesday Farmers Market in the lush Pemberton Valley is now open. Come see new farmers as well as long time favourites, along with food vendors and artisans.